Rene Schwab vs Friedrich Karl Volkmann
Rene Schwab (62, AUT) and Friedrich Karl Volkmann (55, IM, AUT) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Volkmann leads the classical series 2–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2131 and 2387, the Elo model gives Volkmann a 70% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2131 vs 2387 (Δ -256)
With Rene Schwab as white
14% Rene16% draw70% Friedrich
With Friedrich Karl Volkmann as white
9% Rene13% draw78% Friedrich
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Rene Schwab | Friedrich Karl Volkmann | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2131 | 2387 |
| Peak rating | 2277 · Jan 2001 | 2457 · Jan 2004 |
| Peak age | 37 | 33 |
| World rank now | #12,707 | #1,990 |
| World rank peak | #6,434 | #984 |
| Federation rank now | #257 | #30 |
| Games (career, STD) | 412 | 404 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 51% | 47% |
| % black wins | 49% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2144 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 30 | 0 |
Best Win
Rene Schwab
Friedrich Karl Volkmann
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Rene Schwab
Friedrich Karl Volkmann